Descripción
Start your trip to Italy with Unitrips and discover the charms of this beautiful country. We will visit Madrid, Rome, Florence, Pisa and the incredible towns of 5 Terre! Live the Dolce Vita with us!
Appropiate age: 18-35 years old
Next departures 2023:
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Madrid: June 10th to June 20th: since 0 €
- Madrid: July 5th to July 15th: since 0 €
Next departure 2024:
- Madrid: July 1st to July 11th: since 1 260 €
Itinerary:
Day 1 – Madrid
Day 2 – Madrid
Day 3 – Madrid – Zaragoza – Barcelona
Day 4 – Barcelona – Ferry
Day 5 – Ferry – Rome
Day 6 – Rome
Day 7 – Rome – Florence
Day 8 – Florence – Cinque Terre y Pisa*
Day 9 – Florence – Venice
Day 10 – Venice
Day 11 – Venice
Meeting Point:
- Madrid: Atocha station (in front of the Ministerio de Agricultura)
The final times will be announced via email a couple of days before the departure.
For different departure points, please, consult us.
To get to Madrid you can choose:
- By bus
- By plane
- By train
If you have any problem regarding flights or schedules on the days you want, we can give you a hand. Before anything, we advise you to read this article
If this trip is too long for you, perhaps one of our shorter group tours to Europe, such as Classics of Europe, might be more appealing to you.
The travel program is subject to change due to organizational or other reasons. Changes do not entitle you to a refund or reimbursement.
The indicated program does not include optional/extra activities. Some of them you can choose on the booking form, the other activities will be informed by our tour leader during the tour.
Day 1-Madrid
Is there any better plan than travelling?
Pack your bag and let´s go! Today you will begin your backpacking trip around Europe – our trip where you´ll get to meet young people from all over the world and live unforgettable experiences. We will begin our trip in Madrid, the capital of Spain.
We will start in Madrid de los Austrias, a large part of the Spanish capital which corresponds to the medieval layout of the city and consists of the main tourist attractions: the famous Plaza Mayor, the Puerta del Sol, the Plaza de Oriente as well as the Royal Palace, The Sabatini Gardens or the Almudena Cathedral.
Did you know…
- The oldest restaurant in the world is located in Madrid! Casa Botín, founded in 1725, is recognised in the Guiness World Book of Records.
- The Royal Palace has some striking features. With a length of 135,000 square metres, is has become the biggest Royal Palace in Western Europe, and therefore one of the biggest in the world.
- Km O can be found in Puerta del Sol, the central point to all four corners of Spain.
- In Retiro Park, you can find the statue of Satan, one of the few representations of the devil in the world and the only one in Spain. It´s a Monument of the Fallen Angel and is exactly 666 metres above sea level.
Day 2-Madrid
For today on this backpacking trip around Europe you can choose to have a few more hours discovering Madrid and its charms or you can choose of the two optionals activities that we offer: Escape to Toledo. and The Warner amusement park.
Do you choose to stay in Madrid? Great. There’s still lots of things to see!
During the day we recommend visiting Retiro Park, known by many as the “Central Park of Madrid”. Very close to there you will find the Atocha Train Station, where inside you can visit the 11M Monument, a cylindric structure that is 11 metres high, dedicated to the victims of the bombings in Madrid that happened in March 2004.
A short walk away are also other monuments like the Alcalá Gates of the Palace of Communications, nowadays HQ to the town hall and council, and without a doubt one of the most emblematic buildings of the city.
In the afternoon/ evening of this backpacking trip, we recommend enjoying the warmth of Spring in some of the capital´s terraces. We know it´s going to be a difficult choice, which one will you choose?We recommend La Azotea del Círculo de Bellas Artes or the terrace at Ginkgo Sky Bar.
*Optional Activity:
- Day trip Toledo
Day 3- Madrid-Zaragoza-Barcelona.
We will leave Madrid in the morning, passing through the ancient kingdom of Aragon and its Roman capital “Caesar Augusta”, today called Zaragoza. We will continue to the city of Barcelona, passing through the desert area of Monegros. We will arrive in Barcelona in the afternoon/evening for a first ride.
Day 4-Barcelona-Ferry.
Today, in this backpacker Eurotrip, you will enjoy the day in Barcelona, enjoy its corners that have made it the world’s tourist capital: from La Sagrada Familia, to Passeig de Gracia, through the mythical Ramblas and the Gothic Quarter with its impressive cathedral.
In the evening, we will continue our backpacking trip to Europe and go to the port to board a ferry. We will spend the night on an elegant ship with all the necessary facilities to make the trip very enjoyable: disco, video game room, restaurants, 24h cafeterias, swimming pool, gym, health center, casino… So have a gin and tonic, and let yourself be caressed by the Mediterranean breeze!
Did you know…
- Gaudi’s famous Sagrada Familia still does not have a concrete completion date. The project is so large and complex that it is still unknown when it will be finished.
- In Barcelona There is a statue of Liberty, specifically one of the three original ones. You can see it in the Arús Library, near the Arc de Triomphe. The other two are in New York and Paris.
- The avenue that gathers the main works of the Master Gaudí are in the Passeig de Gracia, and are of the twentieth century. Let yourself be fascinated by the famous houses of La Pedrera and Battló.
Day 5 Ferry-Rome.
After a whole day enjoying the Mediterranean breeze, we will arrive at Civitavecchia where our Eurobus will be await us to take us to the former Caput Mundi, Rome to truly begin our backpacking trip around Europe. It is a sprawling cosmopolitan city full of culture, history, art and architecture with a very Mediterranean cuisine based on seasonal products, as well as stores for everyone.
Day 6-Rome.
Rome is known as the “Eternal City”, and you will understand why once we arrive. Time appears to have stopped here hundreds of years back due to the large number of remaining monuments and remains of imposing buildings, which males strolling through the narrow streets of Rome like a trip back in time to the capital’s golden age.
Italy’s famous capital, otherwise known as the old “Caput Mundi” (Leader of the world) and all of its history await us. There are so many reasons to visit Rome, Backpacking through Europe, things that make you fall in love with it and oblige you to return! A few of these reasons are obviously the incredible food and the lively atmosphere that you will find in every corner of the city.
*Optional Activity:
- Rome Pack: Round trip transport + guided tour of Rome + Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums + Colossuem
Did you know…
- In the Cathedral of St. Pedro, you will see various stars on the marble floor, directly in the middle of the aisle to the alter. These stars represent the diversity of the different catholic temples in the world.
- The Bocca Della Veritá is located in Sta. Maria, the most famous sewer entrance in the world. According to the legend if you put your hand in the mouth and you tell a lie, you will be bitten.
Day 7-Rome-Florence.
Today, on our backpacking trip around Europe, we will wake up early and head towards the Vatican.
After putting Florence in the GPS, which we will visit tomorrow, we will stop off at the Vatican. Take note, Florence is an extremely lively city and has great night life, so make sure you experience a real university party whilst you are here!
Did you know…
- The Vatican is a sovereign country with nothing more than 0,44 km2, and is the smallest country in the world. It only has borders with Italy, which completely surrounds it. It hosts the Basilica of San Pedro, which is the world’s largest church.
- The Vatican Bank is the only bank in the world that allows users to select Latin as a language on an ATM to carry out its operations.
Day 8-Florence-Cinque Terre y Pisa*
“Buongiorno Principessa” said Benigni, an actor from the city of Florence, in the film “Life is Beautiful”.
On our backpacking trip around Europe today you will have the chance to admire numerous incredible works of art in the Museum of the Uffizi. If walking round an exhibition hall is not for you, you can take a stunning walk up the famous hills where you can get to the fantastic viewpoint of the fanciful arch of Brunelleschi which dominates the city.
We will also have an optional acitivity for those who want to see the beautiful towns of 5 Terre and the famous leaning Tower of Pisa.
Are you ready to go to the beach? Grab your swimsuit, towel and sunscreen, it’s time to enjoy the Italian coast! 5 little towns with colorful houses, hanging from the cliffs. A place where pollution barely exists. There are very few cars and the way to travel between towns is either by foot or by a spectacular little train that runs along the seafront.
*Optional Activity.
- Cinque Terre y Pisa
Did you know…
- 5 Terre is composed of five small towns allong 10km of the rocky the Italian coast, enclosed by two hills; Punta di Mesco y Punta di Montenero.
- It is composed by Monterosso Al Mare, Vernazza, Manarola, Riomaggiore y Corniglia.
- It was declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco in 1997.
- It is a natural park, and its blue sea waters will take your breath away.
- The most famous attraction of the city is the leaning tower, which attracts thousands of tourists every year that want to take the iconic picture “holding” the leaning tower.
- The tower is considered one of the jewels of Romanesque art, therefore the government has requested help on various occasions to avoid the tower being knocked down.
Do you want to know more about Florence?
Facts about Florence you won’t forget
Day 9-Florence-Venice.
After admiring this ting city that has almost 3000 years of history, we will continue with our backpacking trip around Europe, this time heading to anohter italian gem: Venice.
Venice had the honor of being crowned one of the most powerful, rich and populated cities over a period of many years in the past. It dominated trading routes in both the Mediterranean and the oreint. What´s more, the art that was fostered here is one of a kind which can clearly be exemplified in the works of Marco Polo.
Day 10-Venice.
Fall in love with this city! Venice is one of the most photographed places in the world. Don’t waste time, grab your camera and find your inner photographer; bridges, Vaporettos and Gondolas are all waiting to be snapped!
Make sure you take some time to enjoy the Byzantine influenced art which is best exemplifed in the architecture of the Basillica of San Marco. You should also take a stroll down the canal, starting from the Rialto Bridge. You could also just get lost in the narrow streets and see where you end up!
*Optional Activity:
- Venice Pack: Access ticket, 2 train tickets, guided tour of the city, visit to the Master of Murano Glass, gondola ride along the canals of Venice.
Did you know…
- The last bridge built in Venice was designed by a Spanish architect: Calatrava.
- From time to time in Venice there is a phenomenon called “Acqua Alta”. It causes a sharp rise in the water level in the lagoon of Venice, which usually lasts about 3 – 4 hours. Depending on the intensity with which it occurs, it can flood, with half a meter of water, most of the historic center.
- The only way to get around the city is on foot or by water. It is illegal to drive a car or ride a bicycle in this district.
- Walking around Venice could give you the feeling that there are numerous canals, however there are in fact just two: the Grand Canal and the Giudecca Canal. The other little waterways that course through the restricted lanes are considered rivers.
Day 11- Venice.
It’s time to leave Italy and this tour comes to an end. We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did, see you on the next adventure!
Includes:
- Transport in our comfortable Unibus to the cities mentioned in the program.
- 11 days and 10 nights in the best hotels, hostels and bungalows in Europe.
- 2 Nights in Madrid
- 1 Night in Barcelona
- 2 Nights in Rome in a bungalow resort
- 2 Nights in Florence (or outskirts)
- 2 Nights in Venice
- 1 Night on Ferry (From Barcelona to Rome)
- 8 breakfasts
- Shared Bedrooms from 3-8 people (single and twin rooms available upon request)
- All transport costs
- Parking and toll expense
- Group leader during the trip
- Assitance throughout the trip
- Walking tours around the cities mentioned in the program
- Public transport in the cities (for group activities)
- Welcome kit
- SIM card valid in all of Europe
- And more surprises…
Not included:
- Everything that is not mentioned in “Includes”
- Plane tickets
- Transport to the starting point
- Travel insurance and cancellation insurance
- Entrance fees for monuments and attractions
- Visa fees or other administrative costs
- Optional Activities
Optional Activities, Extras:
- Suplement night in Madrid + High speed train from Madrid to Barcelona
- Pack Rome: Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums, Colosseum, trains to and from the center
- Trip to Pisa
- Pack Venice: Access ticket, 2 train tickets, guided tour of the city, visit to the Master of Murano Glass, gondola ride along the canals of Venice
- and much more…
(You can reserve your extras once you have booked your trip, through our app which we will give you access to)
Every optional activity requires a minimum of 30 participants to go ahead
🤝#FlexibleDeposit
Book with only 200€. You are free to pay as you wish up to 45 days before the tour.
Change of plans? Let us know 60 days in advance and you can change your reservation to any tour.
Transport on Bus:
The main form of transport used throughout the trip will be bus. Important: During this trip the group will be divided and put on various different buses (in the case that there is high demand), due to logistical reasons, Unitrips cannot ensure that you will be on the same bus for the entire trip. Unitrips will be in charge of assigning all of the passengers onto the different buses.
Hop on – Hop off:
Would you like to join a few days late? Do you need to leave before the end? Drop us a line and we can try to give you a reduced price!
Accommodation:
The rooms that will be available on this tour will range form 3 to 9 beds, depending on the availabilty. If you want a double/twin or single room you can book this extra service in the reservation form. The cities in which we will sleep may vary depending on the availability of accommodation, supposing that this will not have an impact on the organisation of the tour. Unitrips reserves the right to book accommodation in the nearby cities of those in the program in the case of unavailability.
Language of the tour:
The main language of this tour will be Spanish. However specific translations will be given as much as possible for those who speak English as it is not feasible to carry out the tour in 2 different languages simultaneously.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Do you have any questions? We recommend that you to read this article to clarify any doubts
Minimum number of participants:
This trips requires a minimum of 30 people to take place.
Travel Organization:
This trip is entirely organized by Unitrips, a travel agency registered in ” Dirección General e Turismo de la Comunidad de Madrid” with CICMA License 2900 and FETAVE member
